Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX400V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX400V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX400V is 52 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX400V.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.